Honor Magic 7 vs Xiaomi 15
Verdict
Honor Magic 7 and Xiaomi 15 tie on the OH Rank at a score of 73. Honor Magic 7 wins on Battery; Xiaomi 15 wins on Selfie and Video. Honor Magic 7 is 4.6mm wider than Xiaomi 15. Honor Magic 7 is the more recent release, from Nov 2024.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
73
73
Honor Magic 7
75.8mm (2.98in) · Nov 2024 · Rank #56
11+14+13+12+12+3+3+0+5+0 = 73
FLY
EDITORIAL: (weâre waiting for battery and camera test results â these scores are estimates) This is a cheaper version of 7 Pro. Same outstanding performance in the processing, battery and screen domain but no periscope tele camera and no desktop replacement feature. Sized as amazing Honor Magic 6 Pro > , this phone is a pleasure to use if your hand is big enough.
PROs
fast SD 8 Elite performance, a 2-day battery with 100W fast charging, >1500nits bright Dolby Vision screen, excellent main camera with the latest AI tricks, 7 years of OS updates
CONs
no AF selfie, inconsistent video recording, no memory expansion or desktop replacement (updated Apr 13, 2025)
Xiaomi 15
71.2mm (2.8in) · Oct 29, 2024 · Rank #55
11+11+13+12+12+4+5+0+5+0 = 73
FLY* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Great performance (with throttling under pressure) and exceptional battery endurance. Fast charging, excellent screen and very good photos and videos. It is too bad that Xiaomi cuts corners with it's best compact so the 15 Pro and 15 Ultra can justify their higher prices. There is still no AF on the ultrawide. No AF on the selfie either. No memory expansion, headphone jack or desktop replacement feature but Xiaomi 15 comes with a 90W charger in the box (in most markets).
PROs
flagship build, SnapDragon 8 Elite processor fast performance, 36hr endurance from a 5240mAh Silicone Carbon battery with sub-50min fast 90W wired (50W wireless) charging, 1500nits bright LTPO OLED screen with Dolby Vision, very capable 50MP OIS PDAF main + 50MP PDAF tele plus a 50MP ultrawide setup, 4 years of updates of stabile and feature rich OS, fast USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with OTG
CONs
ultrawide and selfie cameras with no OIS, PDAF or even AF, lack of expandable storage, no desktop replacement software (but video-out is there)
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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